![]() The remote feels smooth and light, and Google was kinda enough to include the two triple A batteries required to power it. There’s a little dent on the bottom to help it sit level on a table instead of rocking side to side. New remote controlĪ highlight this year is the new remote control, which Google said was “our most requested feature.” It’s slightly longer than my palm with a curved shape that makes it comfortable to hold. While Roku’s new $100 streaming box only just added support for Dolby Vision, Amazon’s $50 Fire TV Stick 4K and the Apple TV 4K have both had the codec for years. It’ll also work with Dolby Vision content for better colors, contrast and brightness, as well as offer surround sound for more immersive experiences. ![]() ![]() The new Chromecast has a beefed-up processor that helps it run the new interface and support 4K HDR at up to 60 frames per second. Google Chromecast 2020 hands on Google Chromecast 2020 hands on Google also minimized the power adapter that comes in the box so it takes up less room on your strip of sockets. The new snow (white), sunrise (coral) and sky (blue) hues are are in line with Google’s recent pastel-toned devices. It’s also much thinner than the Ultra and I love the fun colors available. It feels like a credit card holder with the smooth finish and oval shape of a pebble, except with a small cable sticking out of it. Google is calling this the “best Chromecast yet.” and it looks more like the Chromecast Ultra from 2016 than the original stick. The device is now available for $49.99, and it comes with a remote control with a mic built in for Assistant access. I’ve spent two days with the new Chromecast and Google TV and so far, it seems like a serious improvement on an already excellent device. But Google believes there is still a place for the little streaming player and it’s announcing the new Chromecast with Google TV today. ![]() Since then, smart TVs, gaming consoles, set top boxes and other streaming gadgets have made watching Netflix or YouTube on your television a lot easier. Seven years ago, Google launched the original Chromecast - a $35 HDMI dongle that you could plug into any TV to get your streaming apps on a big screen. ![]()
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